Did You Know? - Hawaii's Celebreties

Hawaii is not all about beaches, luaus and beaches. It has given the world many famous people:

Alexander Cartwright: Known as the father of American baseball, Alexander Cartwright was born on April 17, 1820. He was officially credited with the invention of baseball. He established the Knickerbockers Baseball Club in 1842 and came up with the idea of a diamond shaped field for the game. He moved to California in 1849 and he taught baseball to all the towns on his way. Though he later became a successful businessman, he is still remembered as the inventor of baseball.

David Copperfield: David Copperfield was born on September 16, 1956. From the young age of 12, he started practicing magic and was the youngest magician in the The Society of American Magicians. His feats include walking through the Great Wall of China and making the Statue of Liberty disappear. He is the first magician who has received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame

Herman Frazier: Born on October 29, 1954, Herman Frazier went on to become one of the most famous athletes of his times. He started taking part in athletics during his school days in Germantown High School in Philadelphia. Though he started as a multiple sport athlete, it was the 4x400 m relay that earned him a gold medal in the Olympics in 1976. In one of the magazines called The Black Enterprise, he was named as one of the 50 most powerful African American sports persons.

This is not the end of the list of famous people from Hawaii. There are many others who were born in Hawaii and have gone on to become famous in their lives.

Floral Print - Not Just for Shirts!

Even before mainlanders discovered surfing men's Hawaiian clothes have been around the fashion scene. If you are looking for ad a little spice to your summer wardrobe you really need to have a Hawaiian shirt in your closet. You don't have to buy one of those crazy wild prints that screams "I am a tourist", there are classic prints available that just ooze class and style.

The smell of the beach is very intoxicating - it is tempting. One sniff of it can make one think of relaxing thoughts and yet, there is this inviting kick that could make anyone take off his shirt to dive and swim away.

But before you decide to hit Hawaii, aloha shirt, you have to buy! A men's Hawaiian shirt is mostly printed with collar and is usually short sleeved. It has buttons all the way down and have a V-neck cut. The hem is straight and no, it can't be tucked in.

Floral patterns complete the Hawaiian look or sometimes, Polynesian designs are imminent in the fabric. These shirts are not just worn on beach holidays but on beach-themed parties as well.

In the year 1930's, a certain Mr. Ellery Chun of King Smith Clothiers and Dry Goods devised the Hawaiian shirt in Waikiki and from then on, Aloha shirts made its history. Most of aloha shirts are made of 100% cotton for they resemble the laidback, relaxed outlook of the ocean life.

Some designs can get too loud and some can be as subtle as they can be - the thing is the choice is up to you. Pirate, surfing, coconut tree and parrot designs are one of the most popular choices.

So start surfing and enjoy the breeze of the beach - wear the most comfortable Hawaiian shirt and have the time of your life. Pull off the look and be stylish - like the real man that you are - Aloha!